#35: The Great Ignore: Breaking Through the Noise to Book More Weddings with Ian Ramirez

Today’s couples are more distracted than ever, and if your inquiry responses, social media messages, or sales pitches sound like everyone else’s, you’re probably being ignored.

In this episode of Mind Your Wedding Business, Ian Ramirez of Venue Help Desk and Madera Estates joins Kevin to explore what he calls “The Great Ignore,” a phenomenon driven by digital overwhelm, inbox fatigue, and modern buying behavior. Together, they unpack what today’s couples are really looking for, and why your messaging, follow-up, and sales process need to evolve.

From text-based communication and email subject lines to in-person tour tips and how to avoid sounding like a pushy salesperson, this conversation is packed with real-world strategies to help you break through the noise and actually book the clients who are ghosting everyone else.

Highlights:

• What “The Great Ignore” is and how it’s affecting wedding pros
• Why persistence without differentiation leads to getting tuned out
• How to craft email subject lines that actually get opened
• The case for texting leads and how to set smart boundaries
• Tips for using video in your sales follow-up to stand out instantly
• How to “read the room” during venue tours and client meetings
• Why Gen Z hates sales pressure and how to shift from pitch to guide
• How to build long-term lead nurture that converts months later
• Creative ways to borrow smart sales strategies from other industries

Whether you’re a venue, planner, or any wedding pro, this episode will help you modernize your communication and become the kind of pro today’s couples want to work with.

Connect with Ian:

Website ~ Venue Help Desk

Website ~ Madera Estates

Instagram ~ Venue Help Desk

Instagram ~ Madera Estates

LinkedIn

Connect with Kevin:

Wedding IQ

Fantasy Sound

Instagram

YouTube

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